Nursing Education & Simulation Specialist

Job Description

Opportunity at a Glance

Collaborating with academic partners, faculty and staff, the Nursing Education & Simulation Specialist supports all clinical skills lab and simulation learning experiences for BSN students. A primary responsibility of this role is assisting in the development and implementation of detailed, clinically based simulation scenarios, including the use of high-fidelity patient simulators, to enhance clinical judgment, patient management, critical thinking, patient safety, and quality of care. Using evidence-based simulation methodologies in an in-person learning environment, the Specialist creates engaging and realistic learning experiences that prepare students for clinical practice.

In addition to simulation-based education, the Specialist provides individualized and small-group academic support, assesses learning needs, develops remediation strategies, and delivers academic coaching to promote student success, retention, progression, and NCLEX-RN readiness. The Specialist also collaborates with faculty on simulation design and debriefing, supports simulation laboratory operations and equipment, and ensures laboratory and simulation activities align with program outcomes, accreditation standards, and best practices in nursing education.

To support success in the role, new hires receive comprehensive onboarding and robust training aligned with the International Nursing Association for Clinical Simulation and Learning (INACSL) Standards of Best Practice, providing a strong foundation in simulation design, facilitation, debriefing, and simulation-based education.

This is a 100% onsite position with occasional evening and weekend hours required to support student learning, laboratory operations, and simulation activities.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate clinical skills lab and simulation-based learning experiences for BSN students, including laboratory preparation, equipment maintenance, supply management, and simulation set-up and breakdown.
• Assist in developing, implementing, and evaluating detailed clinically based simulation scenarios, including the use of high-fidelity patient simulators, while collaborating with faculty on simulation design, facilitation, debriefing, and evaluation to ensure alignment with course outcomes and nursing education best practices.
• Coordinate and supervise clinical skills lab and simulation experiences to ensure students have the opportunity to meet course and program learning outcomes.
• Provide individualized and small-group academic coaching, tutoring, and remediation to support student success, retention, progression, and NCLEX-RN readiness.
• Assess student learning needs and develop targeted remediation plans and strategies to improve academic and clinical performance.
• Maintain current knowledge of nursing practice, clinical education, simulation methodologies, and NCLEX-RN testing standards to effectively support student learning.
• Staff and oversee open lab sessions, providing guidance and feedback as students practice and remediate technical nursing skills.
• Monitor, document, and communicate student academic and clinical progress to faculty and academic leadership as appropriate.
• Participate in outreach and intervention efforts for students identified as academically at risk.
• Support simulation laboratory operations, equipment, technology, and supplies to ensure a safe, effective, and realistic learning environment.
• Demonstrate professionalism and accountability by delivering exceptional service to students, faculty, staff, and external partners through effective communication, collaboration, and a student-centered approach.
• Participate in ongoing professional development, including training aligned with the International Nursing Association for Clinical Simulation and Learning (INACSL) Standards of Best Practice.
• Comply with all institutional policies, procedures, and standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) required.
• Master's Degree in Nursing (MSN), Nursing Education, or a related field preferred.
• Active, unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license required.
• BLS Provider certification required; BLS Instructor certification preferred or required within a designated timeframe.
• ACLS and/or PALS certification preferred.
• Experience in Medical-Surgical (Med-Surg), Emergency Department (ED), Emergency Room (ER), Critical Care (ICU), Progressive Care (PCU), Telemetry, or other acute care settings is highly preferred.
• Minimum of 1-3 years of clinical nursing experience required; experience in nursing education, clinical instruction, skills laboratory, simulation, student support services or preceptor, mentor, tutor is highly desirable.
• Experience facilitating simulation-based education and/or clinical learning experiences, including the use of high-fidelity patient simulators, preferred.
• Knowledge of simulation design, facilitation, debriefing, and evaluation principles; familiarity with INACSL Standards of Best Practice preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to provide academic coaching, remediation, tutoring, and student support to promote retention, progression, and NCLEX-RN readiness.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively engage students, faculty, and academic partners in both individual and group settings.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse academic, cultural, and professional backgrounds.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) and the ability to learn simulation technologies and educational software.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced academic environment.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as a member of a multidisciplinary team while supporting a positive, student-centered learning environment.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including occasional evenings and weekends, to support laboratory operations, simulation activities, and student learning needs.

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Additional Information

In support of the pay transparency laws enacted across the country, the expected salary range for this position is between $49,199.33 and $86,253.75. Actual pay will be adjusted based on job-related factors permitted by law, such as experience and training; geographic location; licensure and certifications; market factors; departmental budgets; and responsibility. Our Talent Acquisition Team will be happy to answer any questions you may have, and we look forward to learning more about your salary requirements. The position qualifies for the below benefits.

Covista offers a robust suite of benefits including:

• Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
• 401k Retirement Program + 6% employer match
• Participation in Covista’s Flexible Time Off (FTO) Policy
• 12 Paid Holidays
   

For more information related to our benefits please visit: https://careers.covista.com/benefits

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